Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector. The Inspector position performs inspection functions of assembled parts. You must be able to read and interpret customer instructions, blueprints, drawings, and other statistical information. The role involves preparing parts and documentation for external criteria and participating in work center and other problem-solving teams as requested. In all actions, you will support our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, lean processes, continuous improvement, on-time delivery, safety, teaming, individual accountability, and respect for people.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by following all company safety policies and procedures.

• Assist in establishing and documenting inspection criteria; prepare parts and documentation to meet external criteria.

• Inspect pre-assembled and partially or fully assembled aircraft parts and structures.

• Complete all required inspection documentation, including First Article Inspections.

• Accurately interpret customer purchase orders, blueprints, mylars, engineering drawings, and other documents related to job specifications.

• Conduct internal audits of the Quality Management System.

• Write customer submittal tags.

• Utilize appropriate tools such as gauges, scales, calipers, and other measuring equipment to check part integrity.

• Read and interpret SPC charts and other statistical information.

• Assist production in meeting customer requirements.

• Participate in work center and other problem-solving teams as requested.

Essential Skills

• Inspection

• Quality control

• Quality assurance

• Quality inspection

• Blueprint reading

• Fabrication

• Use of micrometers and calipers

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-year Associate's Degree or Technical Training in Aerospace Industry; or comparable related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 years of experience in the manufacture of sheet metal parts and/or assemblies for the aerospace industry.

• Understanding of metal fabrication fundamentals.

• Advanced blueprint reading skills including knowledge of dimensioning and tolerance.

• Advanced knowledge of measurement instruments with surface plate/height gauge experience.

• Ability to understand and interpret basic SPC charts and information.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments within the same time period.

Why Work Here?

We take care of our people. We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution, competitive wages, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, employee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources, wellness program, and tuition assistance.

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility that is climate controlled with light lifting. You can be seated or standing. The shift is from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, Kansas.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.